First Ramayana wax museum to be unveiled in Ayodhya on Diwali

Ayodhya is set to add another feather to its cap this Deepotsav, with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurating the world’s first Ramayana-themed wax museum, a unique tribute to the epic that defines India’s spiritual and cultural heritage.

Built opposite Kashiram Colony along the Chaudah Kosi Parikrama route, the 9,850 sq ft fully air-conditioned museum recreates the divine aura of the ‘Treta Yuga’, offering visitors a vivid, immersive experience. Constructed at a cost of Rs 6 crore, it features 50 lifelike wax statues of Ramayana characters, including Lord Ram, Sita, Hanuman and Ravana, each crafted with meticulous attention to expression, costume and posture.

Designed in South Indian architectural style, the two-storey museum traces the journey from Ram Lalla’s childhood to the Ram-Ravana war, enhanced by 3D lighting effects, devotional music and the fragrance of sandalwood. Only 100 visitors will be allowed at a time to ensure an intimate experience.

Visitors will enter the museum through a grand gateway guarded by an idol of Lord Ganesha, symbolising auspicious beginnings. A special selfie point besides the statue of child Ram has also been set up for families and tourists.

The museum has been constructed by Sunil Wax Museum, a Kerala-based company known for its celebrity wax museums in Lonavala and Thiruvananthapuram. “This is a one-of-its-kind project,” said the company’s head, Sunil. “We have sculpted every character from Lord Ram and Mata Sita to Hanuman and Ravana with such precision that visitors will feel as if they have stepped into the Treta Yuga.”

The project has been developed in collaboration with the Ayodhya Municipal Corporation, which will receive 12 per cent of the museum’s revenue for local development. According to Municipal Commissioner Jayendra Kumar, the initiative is expected to boost religious tourism and generate employment for local residents.

To enhance the visitor experience, the premises will include a coffee house, snack zone and entertainment area, along with parking facilities. The temperature inside the museum will be maintained at 22°C, supported by round-the-clock CCTV surveillance and security personnel.

With Deepotsav set to illuminate Ayodhya with millions of lamps, the Ramayana wax museum is expected to become one of the city’s most visited attractions.